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Home My WebLink About1993 [04] Apr 05April 5, 1993 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning Commission for the City St. Joseph met in regular session on Monday, April 5, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. in the St. Joseph City Ha11. Members Present: Chair Hub Klein. Commissioners Sr. Kathleen Kalinowski, Linda Sniezek, Marge Lesnick, Kurt Schneider, Dan Nierengarten, Andy Brixius. Council Liaison Ken Hiemenz. Secretary of the Board Judy Weyrens. Others Present: Nelson Lance, Al Stellmach, Chuck Scherer, Nelson Lance, Mark Lambert, Ronald Philippi. Public Hearing = Ron Philippi: Chair Hub Klein called the hearing to order at 7:30 p.m. The purpose of the hearing is to consider a request for a special use permit. This permit would allow for the construction of a 40' x 120', 26 unit cold storage facility. Zoning Ordinance 52.21 subd 4 states, "All industrial uses shall require a special use permit." The property is legally described as Lot 003; Block 001, Rennie Addition. The request for special use has been submitted by Ronald Philippi, 11968 - County Road 51, St. Joseph, MN 56374. Ron Philippi spoke on his behalf. Mr. Philippi stated that his proposal for cold storage units consists of two phases. The first phase includes the construction of a 26 unit storage facility with 24 units being 10' x 10', 1 unit 10' x 20' and 1 unit 10' x 30'. The second phase will be identical. However, he is not looking for approval for the second phase at this time. Each unit will have a parking space in front with a landing ramp. After reviewing the plans, and verifying that all the setbacks are being met, Kalinowski made a motion approving the plans of phase one and phase two, as presented, and authorizing Mr. Philippi to make application for a building permit. The motion was seconded by Nierengarten. Ayes: K1-ein, Kalinowski, Sniezek, Lesnick, Nierengarten, Brixius, Schnie.der,.Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 8:0:0 The hearing was closed at 7:45. Nelson Lance: Nelson Lance, 121 Minnesota Street East, appeared before the Commission to discuss application for a variance. Mr. Lance stated that he would like to construct a garage on the back portion of his property, facing the alley. His intent is to place the garage 3 feet from the side yard setback. The Commission instructed Mr. Lance to make application to the Clerk's Office for a 2 foot variance on the side yard setback requirement. Page 1 - Scherer Truckin~: Chuck Scherer, Scherer Trucking, appeared before the Planning Commission for authorization to make application for a building permit. Chair Klein stated that he met with Mr. Scherer and went to the site to measure the property and buffer zone. Klein assured the Commission that Scherer was meeting the buffer requirement to the residential neighborhood. Scherer reviewed with the Commission that he is seeking authorization to apply for a building permit to allow for the construction of a drive thru storage bay for the trucks. The height of the building will not exceed 20 feet and will be similar to the other buildings on the property. After reviewi~g the plans, Sniezek made a motion authorizing Mr. Scherer to make application for a building permit. Before the permit can be issued, certificate of survey must be filed with the City Clerk's Office. The motion was seconded by Nierengarten. Ayes: Klein, Kalinowski, Sniezek, Lesnick, Nierengarten, Brixius, Schnieder, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 8:0:0 Mark Lambert: Mark Lambert informed the Planning Commission that he recently purchased the property owned by Lyle Greiger and legally described as: Parcel 1 - Lot 001, auditors subdivision no. 9; .45 acres. Lot 2 & S 30' of Lot 1. Parcel 2 - Lot 001, auditors subdivision no. 9; .43 acres. N 20' of lot 3 & W 60' of Lot 4 lying Ely of Lots 1-2 & 3. The property was purchased to construct a 15 unit apartment complex. Additionally, Mr. Lambert is requesting the Planning Commission recommend approval of splitting the East 15 feet of the property. By splitting off 15', more parking can be provided to the property that will house the two 11 unit apartment complexes. After reviewing the lot site plan, Nierengarten made a motion to recommend splitting the lot into the two parcels as follows: Parcel A1.. The southerly 30.00 feet of Lot 1, all of lot 2 and the northerly 20.00 feet of Lot 3, Auditor's Subdivision Number 9 in the City of st. Joseph, Stearns County, M~nnesota. Also that part of Lot 4 of said Auditor's subdivision Number 9 described as follows: Beginning'at the a iron monument at the southeast corner of Lot 3 of said Auditor's Subdivision Number 9; thence South 88 degrees 02 minutes 47 seconds East, assumed bearing, on the easterly extension of the South line of said Lot 3 a distance of 44.79 feet to the intersection with a line 15.00 feet westerly of, measured at a right angle to and parallel with the most westerly line of Lot 1, Block One, North Park Addition, a plat of record; thence North 14 degrees 08 minutes 07 seconds East on said parallel line 246.95 feet to the southwesterly right of way line of the Page 2 Burlington Northern Rai lroad Company; thence northwesterly 46.28 feet on said right of way 1 i ne and on a non-tangential curve concave to the northeast having a radius of 2778.52 feet and a central angle of 00 degrees, 57 minutes . ~ seconds, to the ¡..; northeast corner of Lot 1 of said .Aud i tor , s Subdivision Number ~ ~ , the chord of said curve bears North 58 degrees 28 minutes 33 seconds West; thence South 14. degrees 03 minutes ; 9 seconds West not tangent to said curve and on f-' easter1y 1 i nes oT Lots . .., ",ne <. and 3 of said Auditor's Subdivision Number 9 a d ì stant ·:)f 270.24 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 36,636 square feet, more or less. Parcel ~ That part or Lot 4 of AudHor's Subdivision Number 9 ~ City or st. Joseph, S'tear:iS County, Minnesota, descr~bec as follows: Beginning at the iron monument at :.;¡ e sou:.heast :orner of Let ~ 3- ~ oT sa id ,Auc'to; '"' Subdi··lis~on Number 9: t~jence South 38 d e-sr ees 02 minutes 4."7 seconds East, assumed bearing, Q -:ne easterly extension , I of the south ' , ~ said Lot -:¡ a distance ~ - 44.79 feet to the line Oi ~ ~ intersection ' -'-h line 15.00 feet westerly Qf, 'neasurec at a V/1 :.... I I - right angìe to and paîalle1 with the most wester1¡ 1 i ne 0:- Lot . , Block One. N 0 I~ t h park .Addition, a pi at of ;--ecord; thence North . I ;£+ degrees 08 minutes 07 seconds East on sale: ;:>ar3.11el ¡ 'ne 246.95- feet to the southwesterly right of way 1 i ne or the Burlington Northet'n Rai lroad Company; thence southeasterly "'1:, ~"... feet on said 1..;.00 right of way 1 i ne and on a non-tangential curve concave to the northeast having a radius of 2778.52 feet and a central angle or 00 degrees 19 minutes 23 seconds, to the northwest corner of said Lot 1 , the chord or said curve bears South 59 degrees 06 minutes 53 seconds East; thence South 14 degrees 08 minutes f"\ï seconds '" , West not tangent to said curve and on the westerìy ì ì ne or said Lot 1 a distance of 239.20 feet to the most westerly, southwest corner of said Lot 1 . thence South 88 degrees 02 minutes 47 , , seconds West on said extended southerly lot line 15.35 feet to the . +- of beginning. Containing 3,646 square 1: ' more or less. pOlnL. ¡eet., The motion was seconded by Brixius. Ayes: Klein, Kalinowski, Sniezek, I ~ I Nierengarten, LesniCK, Brixius, Schnieder, Hiemenz. Nayes :. None. Motion Carried 3:0:0 Comprehensive Plan: It i s the understanding of the Planning Commission that the City Counci 1 has received the final draft of the Comprehensive Plan. The Commission will discuss further the Comprehensive Plan and Transportation Plan at ~ joint meeting to be establ ished by the City Counci 1 . Transportation Plannin~: The Planning Commission discussed the importance of preserving the corridors for future roadways. During the °age ~ development of Pond View Ridge, the Commission made provisions to assure for future roadways. However, the City has not yet secured property for these corridors. Sniezek made a motion to recommend the City begin the process immediately to purchase and preserve the property for the 12th Avenue Corridor. The motion was seconded by Nierengarten. Ayes: Klein, Kalinowski, Sniezek, Lesnick, Nierengarten, Brixius, Schnieder, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 8:0:0 The Planning Commission clarified that the Township should be informed of the proposed corridor, as to prevent building on the property. Buildinç¡ Permi~ts: The Commission discussed the issuance of building permits for surrounding property in st. Joseph Township. The Commission generally agreed that future planning of surrounding Township properties is a vital role of the Planning Commission. Therefore it is important to encourage open communication and Pl ann i ng with st. Joseph Township. Kalinowski made a motion to recommend the Counc i 1 negotiate a contract with the Township of st. Joseph, requiring them to notify the City when a building permit is issued within a two mile radius. The motion was seconded by Sniezek. Ayes: Klein, Kalinowski, Sniezek, Lesnick, Nierengarten, Brixius, Schnieder, Hiemenz. Nayes: None. Motion Carried 8:0:0 The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~-¥øJ Secretary of the Board Page 4